EU agrees new Natura 2000 network expansion

The EU's Natura 2000 network of protected natural sites has expanded, with the addition of a further 739 locations, including 17 new marine sites, covering nearly 27,000 square kilometres. The European Commission gave the go-ahead on Monday.

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